| Regimental number | 5117 |
| Place of birth | Nelson New Zealand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | 46 White Street, Moreland, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs D T Hornig, 40 White Street, Moreland, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 5118 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 60th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 14th March, 1917 in front line system north of GUEDECURT, Sergeant HORNIG, whilst in charge of a post of 6 men, displayed great bravery and initiative. his post was heavily shelled and under machine gun fire during the day until almost blown out. Sergeant HORNIG with great coolness evacuated his men to a safer spot and manned the post himself. After the shelling ceased one of the men returned to the post and found the Sergeant wounded in the leg. This action is worthy of recognition for example set to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
